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ITALIAN EVENING

Posted on: 12th October 2020

The League held an Italian Evening at Torquay United Football Ground on the 12th of October. It was a great success, Matt sang Italian songs and their was a quiz and a splendid buffet

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Raizer Chairs

Posted on: 24th January 2020

We have bought 6 Raizer Chairs to help nurses assist the nearly 400 patients esch year who have the misfortunes to fall within the Hospital. The chairs cost over £3,000 each, they reduce the time the patient is left on the floor. The raizer is compactand is literally put together around the fallen patient with…

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Chish and Fips

Posted on: 21st January 2020

David Hanbury from Hanbury's Fish and Chip Restaurant donated his restaurant for the night. The League sold tickets for the event, over £1000 was made on the night. Dave has helped to raise in excess of £7.500 by repeating this event each year. To thank him we presented him with a certificate.

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Winter Glamland

Posted on: 03rd December 2019

£500 was raised for the League when one of Torquay's top hair salons opened their doors to the League. The glittering event was held at The Salon in Ilsham road, Wellswood; where owners Ian Redwood and B J Blackmore gave over the entire premises to the League.

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Wellswood coffee Morning

Posted on: 30th October 2019

The Wellswood Branch of The League held a coffee morning at The Imperial Hotel on the 30th of October. Apart from coffee and Danish pastries their were stalls selling linen and jewellery. Liz Davenport the Hospital Chief Executive gave an illuminated and interesting talk. Over £750 was raised for the League

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endoscopy handover

Posted on: 30th July 2019

We raised £1.3 milliom to fund new Endoscopy equipment, we handed this over to the staff at a tea party at the Hospital. The equipment has made a a great difference to both patients and staff

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concert

Posted on: 22nd February 2019

The Torbay and Police Choir and The Morriston Ladies Choir(Swansea) held a concert for us at Central Church on 22nd February. It was a hugely enjoyable concert and it helped to raise over £1375. Our thanks to all concerned.

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FISH AND CHIP EVENING

Posted on: 22nd January 2019

We had our annual Fish and Chip Supper at Hanburys. Dave Hanbury donated the food and venue, our thanks go to him for his generosity which enabled us to raise over £1000; and a good time was had by all.

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FIBROSCANNER

Posted on: 19th October 2018

Two friends have raised more than £10,000 towards a portable Finroscanner, which is already changing the lives of patients.

After the death of a friend and husband form liver cancer, Carol Pailing and Lyn Smith decided to get to work raising funds, with the help of Sun Dial Lodge Care home and…

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100th BIRTHDAY

Posted on: 19th October 2018

Rene Knight, a long time supporter of the League has reached 100!. several members of the League and her friends went to congratulate her on her birthday,  

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WINE BLUFF

Posted on: 02nd October 2018

On Friday the 28th of September we held a "Wine Bluff" This involved a panel of three "experts" wo told lies and truths and the audience had to spot the truth. It also involved drinking wine!. 2 people managed to get 7 out of 7 correct. The evening raised £1000. we thank thre panel and…

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HALOS ANGELS COLLECT PENNIES

Posted on: 30th August 2018

Staff and customers at Halo Hair Designs and Heavenly [email protected], have joined in the latest craze in aid of the League - collecting pennies in plastic

Liz Andrews and her team have been filling plastic bottles and containers of all shapes and sizes with loose change form the till, their handbags and even down…

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CREAM TEA

Posted on: 03rd July 2018

We held our annual Cream Tea at The Headland hotel on Sunday July 1st. Mac entertained us and Lesley Pearce drew our winning tickets for the Summer Draw. The lucky winning numbers are as follows:

1st- £500 - 0233;            2nd- Hamper - 0458     3rd - £50…

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ON YOUR BIKE

Posted on: 02nd June 2018

Torbay Hospital League of Friends have provided £9,300 to…

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COFFEE MORNING

Posted on: 22nd May 2018

The coffee morning was hosted by the Wellswood branch of the League  at The Imperial hotel on May 16th.

 

It made just over £700, thanks to the Linen league, the raffle…

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DADS DELIGHT

Posted on: 11th April 2018

We have recently donated several reclining chairs to the Maternity ward  to enable fathers to spend the night in comfort while

supporting their partners

 

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DINNER WITH A SWING

Posted on: 20th March 2018

Dinner with A Swing held at the Imperial Hotel on Saturday the 19th March, was a great success and very enjoable. The band was superb. The event raised £2700 to help towards buying equipment for the Endoscopy unitRead more...

CHILDREN'S DAY SURGERY

Posted on: 13th March 2018

We gave some money to the day surgery ward to make the Children's area more cheerful, along with some new toys and a television. the decoration was done by local art students

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WEIGHING SCALES

Posted on: 13th March 2018

In November we agreed a request for a set of weighing scales. These have now been delivered. 

"Our team wanted to say thank you for the ramp scales, wich were kindly purchased by the League of Friends. They have alread recieved a lot of use and they have been extremely useful for patient assement and…

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CHORUS OF FASHION

Posted on: 13th March 2018

A Chorus of Fashion, in November,  hosted by The Grand Hotel, the event was made possible by the kind help of Sainsbury -Tu fashions, Janes and the Dressing Rooms in chelston. We had a wonderful group of singers who gave up their time freely. The event made £1370  and was much enjoyed by all.

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TORBAY SINGERS DONATION

Posted on: 12th January 2018

The Torbay Singers got their 50th Anniversary year off to a fantastic start with donation of the proceeds from their December concert at St Matthias Church in aid of Torbay Hospital Legue of Friends.

The concert was generously funded by Pauline Smith enabling the choir to hand over the total proceeds of £4,522…

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LEAGUE MEMBERS DISTRIBUTE CHRISTMAS GIFTS

Posted on: 08th January 2018

Bringing a bit of Christmas cheer to the wards at Christmas.  

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£1.3 MILLION ENDOSCOPY FUND-RAISER

Posted on: 03rd January 2018

The Torbay Hospital League of Friends is starting 2018 with another major challenge in their sights as they aim to raise £1.3m to fund new endoscopy equipment that will benefit thousands of people across the South Devon area.

Dr Mark Feeney, Consultant Gastroenterologist and Endoscopy Lead for the hospital…

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SCOTTISH SOCIETY REELING IN THE CASH

Posted on: 31st October 2017

League President Patricia Roberts and Acting Chairman, Kathryn Westaway accept a generous cheque from the Torbay and District Scottish Society for £800 towards league funds. The first donation received since announcing a new push to raise £1.3m to modernise the hospitals endoscopy equipment.

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A NEW FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE FOR THE LEAGUE

Posted on: 20th October 2017

Working with consultant Dr Mark Feeney, Torbay's lead for gastroenterology and endoscopy, we have agreed ambitious plans to raise £1.3m to upgrade endoscopy equipment for three rooms at the hospital.

Dr Feeney explains: 'The endoscopy unit carries out over 10,000 procedures a year...The new equipment will…

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2017 LEAGUE BED PUSH

Posted on: 27th September 2017

Not an every-day sight on the seafront. The 3rd annual League of Friends Bed-Push took place on the 27th August and raised an amazing £1,069.16. It was a very sunny bank holiday Sunday making it hot work for pushers recruited from trustees, cafe staff, Guides, friends and family.  The League was thrilled…

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'TANKS' FOR THE CASH

Posted on: 23rd August 2017

There's something fishy going on at the Louisa Carey Children's Ward! The league splashed out £2,000 to replace the ward's iconic tropical fish tank.

Ward clerk supervisor, Jane Edwards said 'The old tank was falling to pieces so we were thrilled when the League came to the rescue. As soon as kids arrive…

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IN IT TO WIN IT FOR THE LEAGUE

Posted on: 18th July 2017

We've signed up to be part of the new Torbay Lottery.  The best bit is that 50% of the ticket sales will come to the Torbay Hospital League of Friends if you sign up on our page AND you could still be luck and win a prize.  You…

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LEAGUE VICE PRESIDENT AWARDED

Posted on: 18th July 2017

It was an enormous pleasure to see one of our long-standing volunteers being recognised for her amazing efforts supporting  the League and other local organisations. Vice President, Lynne Hookings, was admitted as an Honorary Freeman of the Borough of Torbay 'in recognition and appreciation of her contribution…

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VALUABLE REST FOR BUSY DOCTORS

Posted on: 18th July 2017

With extraordinary demands becoming the daily norm and the challenge of tough shift patterns, everyone knows how hard our Doctors work. We were therefore delighted to be invited to pay a modest amount to provide something that will be very much appreciated.  The refurbished Doctors' restroom gives on-call Doctors…

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CUB SCOUTS PROMISE TO HELPING OTHERS

Posted on: 18th July 2017

Excellent work from the 3rd Torbay Shiphay Cubs who raised an amazing £649.67 for the Torbay Hospital League of Friends. Here they are presenting their giant cheque to Vice President, Lynne Hookings at a special visit to the new reception area at Torbay Hospital in March. What a lovely picture - we managed not…

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LONG SERVICE AWARD

Posted on: 14th June 2017

In 1992 Annie Fuzzens retired and decided to volunteer at the League's busy Butterflies Cafe and she's been there, through thick and thin, rain and shine, on Friday mornings since then. At 84 years young she has just completed 25 years  of voluntary service, an incredible milestone recognised at a special presentation…

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"FRIENDS" COFFEE MORNING

Posted on: 01st May 2017

 "Where would we be without Friends" was the theme of a talk given by Richard Eve - Clinical Lead, and Peggy Christie - Modern Matron both from the new ICU (Intensive Care Unit). They explained that the League's contribution of £1.6million has made a huge impact on the patients care in ICU,…

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AMICI RESTAURANT

Posted on: 29th April 2017

A most enjoyable "Italian" evening was recently held at Amici's Restaurant, Torquay.

The successful event was hosted by the Events Commitee.

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STAFF TRAINING IN CCU

Posted on: 01st March 2017

Two CCU members of staff receive training of the new state of the art equipment in one of the 14 units within CCU. The League are proud to have raised the £1.6 million through 'It's Critical' Appeal which has paid for all of the state of the art equipment enabling…

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KEVIN FOSTER MP

Posted on: 28th February 2017

Kevin Foster MP with Trustees of the League at the official opening of the CCU.

 

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OFFICIAL OPENING OF CCU

Posted on: 27th February 2017

SIR RICHARD IBBOTSON Chairman of T&SD NHS Foundation Trust unveils the plaque marking the official opening of the much awaited Critical Care Unit and new main entrance.

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DAVE & MAC

Posted on: 01st February 2017

WHAT A GREAT DUO

   Dave Hanbury does it again with another successful Chish and Fips evening at Hanbury's Babbacombe. Diners were treated to the great musical accompaniment of Mac and his selection of songs from the greats. Once again the Wellswood committee are grateful for the geneoristy of Dave…

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CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY

Posted on: 15th December 2016

Christmas comes early for Torbay Hospital's new CCU

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LEAGUE INSPIRES CHARLOTTE

Posted on: 26th October 2016

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WE HAD A BALL!!!

Posted on: 26th October 2016

The League had a fantastic time at it's Celebration Ball on Friday 14 October at the Imperial Hotel Torquay to celebrate reaching one of it's biggest targets to date £1.6 million for the new critical care unit. The hospital was represented by Sir Richard Ibbottson Chairman of the Foundation Trust; Mairead McAlinden…

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COUNCILLOR'S DONATION

Posted on: 26th October 2016

Councillor Ray Hill - Chairman of Torbay Council recently attended the League's Celebration Ball where he presented a cheque for £962.65 as part of his charity fundraising during his time in office.  Receiving the cheque is Vice President and Chairman of Wellswood district Mrs Lynne Hookings and League Chairman…

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HELP US CELEBRATE!!!

Posted on: 03rd October 2016

HELP US CELEBRATE the great achievement of raising £1.6million for the new CCU unit.  Tickets are still available for our Celebration Ball at THE IMPERIAL HOTEL TORQUAY on FRIDAY 14 OCTOBER. Please contact as soon as possisble.

Lynne Hookings 01803 291581 - 

Shirley Cox 01803 322805

For…

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THE FINAL PUSH

Posted on: 26th September 2016

The Final Push started on time on a bright Sunday morning, there were a lot of people around as it was August bank holiday weekend.

The Push would consist of pushing a hospital bed starting at the bus shelter opposite the Grand Hotel,  along the sea front, across the millennium…

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WE'VE DONE IT!

Posted on: 08th September 2016

We've raise £1.6m! Torbay Hospital League of Friends is celebrating the successful achievement of their second biggest fundraising campaign since their foundation in 1954.  The ambitious ‘This is Critical’ campaign to raise £1.6million for the…

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A THOUSAND THANKS

Posted on: 25th July 2016

A young Mum whose daughter nearly died in Torbay Hospital’s critical care unit has said a thousand thank-yous for saving her life. Lynsey Romeo’s daughter Mia – now aged 4 - was admitted to the hospital’s Louisa Cary children’s ward when she was just 10 weeks old. 

She…

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BARN DANCE

Posted on: 19th July 2016

What a hoe-down was had at the Barn Dance held in July! Hoe-downers were reeling and spinning to the fiddle and accordian playing of The Little Lucy Lastic Band.  A fabulous buffet was a welcome break between the dances to re-invigorate for the next round! A very big thankyou to all the Wellswood hoe-downers…

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TOPPING OUT!

Posted on: 08th July 2016

A special topping out ceremony took place at Torbay Hospital on Thursday 16 June to signify that the new critical care unit and main entrance build has now reached…

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MASONS SUPPORT

Posted on: 09th May 2016

A cheque for £3400 is being presented to members of the League David Rogers (Chairman) and Mrs Julia Hearne (Vice-President)  which has been raised by various Chapters of Freemasons from the Bay by Messrs Southcott and Ware.

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TEA & TOGS ...

Posted on: 04th April 2016

TEA AND TOP TOGS FOR THE LEAGUE LADIES

 

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IT'S A BREEZE

Posted on: 09th March 2016

 

BREEZE PRESENTER BLOWN AWAY BY QUALITY OF HOSPITAL CARE

 

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SINGING DERMATOLOGIST

Posted on: 29th February 2016

 

MEET THE SINGING DERMATOLOGIST

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FRIENDS & FAMILY

Posted on: 29th February 2016

 

 

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PAIGNTON LOF

Posted on: 29th February 2016

The League of Friends of Paignton Hospital gives £300,000…

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HANBURY'S CHISH & FIPS

Posted on: 29th February 2016

Another successful Chish and Fips night was recently held at Hanbury's Fish restaurant in Babbacombe.  Thanks once again to the very generous offer from David Hanbury the Wellswood committee were able to raise £1282.66.  Many thanks to all who attended this very popular event. 

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CHRISTMAS MEMORIAL SERVICE

Posted on: 19th December 2015

A cheque for £2118.00 was presented to President Pat Roberts by the Manager of Torbay Cemetry and Crematorium Sarah McKerrell following a well attended Christmas memorial service.  The service was supported by local funeral directors and  refreshments and a raffle took place on the night. 

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CCU APPEAL REACHES £900,000

Posted on: 19th December 2015

A Christmas THANK YOU Tea was recently held for League Volunteers at which Chairman David Rogers announced that the "THIS IS CRITICAL APPEAL" had reached £900,000!  During the tea Father Christmas was joined by Sir Richard Ibbotson (Chairman Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust) and…

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PRIDE of SOUTH DEVON

Posted on: 15th December 2015

Recently the League was invited to attend the Herald Express PRIDE OF SOUTH DEVON Awards 2015 held at the Imperial Hotel Torquay, at which we were nominated for the Community Group Award while Vice President Lynne Hookings was nominated for the Fund Raiser Award. There was stiff competition in both groups and firstly…

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TRAFALGAR CELEBRATIONS

Posted on: 02nd November 2015

 

Chocolate Galleons depicting ships of the great Battle of Trafalgar formed a unique parade during a Celebration Dinner organised by the Wellswood District.  The evening held at The Grand Hotel Torquay was a sell out, with Captain Henry Duffy RN from Britannia Royal Naval College and Mairead McAlinden…

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THE EYES HAVE IT!

Posted on: 11th September 2015

Torbay Hospital Eye Department is pleased to be able to open a dedicated Eye Surgical Simulation Lab after a generous donation from the Torbay Hospital League of Friends. Simulation is the way forward in surgical training. The ability to easily access realistic high and low tech simulation models is…

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HALF WAY THERE!

Posted on: 31st August 2015

We are now Half Way to the Target of £1.6million for the new CCU.  The appeal has now crossed the £800K line!  League Chairman David Rogers is pictured with Trustees at the thermometer outside Torbay Hospital.  David said "It is absolutely fantastic and the public at large have really…

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GROUND BREAKING ....

Posted on: 14th July 2015

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GROUND BREAKING PROJECT.....BREAKS GROUND!

A special groundbreaking ceremony took place at Torbay Hospital this week to mark the official start of building work on the new critical care unit and main entrance.
The exciting £14.5m project  will deliver a brand new, state-of-the-art critical…

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GARDEN PARTY

Posted on: 22nd June 2015

Once again due to the British weather the garden party needed to be held inside on the tennis courts of the Palace Hotel, Torquay. The Chairman and a happy band of volunteers tested the grounds yet unfortunately the table legs started to sink and the decision was made.
Early indications are about 500 people attended…

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FUND RAISING FRENZY!!!

Posted on: 22nd June 2015

The past few weeks has seen a frenzy of fund raising activity for the League.  Thanks to Palm FM and our other supporters we have been busy fundraising at; Hoopers Torquay at their fashion show, visiting the Little Theatre at Meadfoot with Rotary, raising monies at Newton Abbot Racecourse, Babbacombe…

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DOUBLE YOUR MONEY

Posted on: 30th May 2015

ROTARY PLAY ‘DOUBLE YOUR MONEY’ FOR LEAGUE APPEAL

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FASHION SHOW

Posted on: 30th May 2015

Spring Fashion Show

 

Torbay Hospital League of Friends were delighted to welcome over 90 people to their Spring Fashion Show held at the Horizon Centre at Torbay Hospital.  The Frock Exchange of Preston provided…

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LEAGUE CINCHES BEST SELLING

Posted on: 30th May 2015

 

LEAGUE CLINCHES BEST-SELLER FOR GARDEN PARTY

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MASONIC LODGE

Posted on: 01st May 2015

~~MASONIC LODGE GIVES £200 TO APPEAL
 
The Pleaides Masonic Chapter from Totnes have given £200 to the Critical Care Unit Appeal.
 Handing over a cheque to League Chairman David Rogers, Ian Tabraham said:  ‘I am glad to say that I get to choose which charity to give this…

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FOR CCU and ST GEORGE!

Posted on: 01st May 2015

Vice Admiral Sir Richard Ibbotson Chairman SDHCT is pictured addressing 'The Beef' presented by the Head Chef of The Grand Hotel Torquay at our St George's Day Celebration.  The Beef was lead into the restaurant by St George and two Drummers from Torbay Sea Cadets.  The fabulous evening raised around £5000. …

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LINEN LEAGUE 'WOW'

Posted on: 15th March 2015

‘LINEN LEAGUE’ WINS A WOW! AWARD

 

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FRIENDS 'WOW'

Posted on: 15th March 2015

The League of Friends are 'WOW'!

After Gina was visited by her Doctor late on the 24^th…

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BOWLED OVER!

Posted on: 15th March 2015

The Palm 105.5 Chairty Bowling night took place on Tuesday 10 March at AMF Bowling Torquay in aid of the Critical Care Unit Appeal.  The evening was a great success, enjoyed by all and a total of £1265.15 was raised on theRead more...

Riviera Sound

Posted on: 25th February 2015

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CHISH & FIPS HANBURY'S

Posted on: 11th February 2015

CHISH, FIPS ‘n SEA SHANTIES – WHAT A WHOPPER!

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HEARING AID

Posted on: 03rd February 2015

League donation means more accurate hearing test results for children

South…

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WAITROSE CUSTOMERS

Posted on: 02nd February 2015

 

WAITROSE CUSTOMERS HELP RAISE £353 FOR LEAGUE

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OLYMPIC EFFORT

Posted on: 01st February 2015

 

OLYMPIC-SIZED EFFORT FROM OFFICE PALS

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WOW AWARD

Posted on: 31st January 2015

LEAGUE VOLUNTEER CHRIS RECEIVES ‘WOW’ AWARD

 

Torbay League of Friends volunteer…

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BIG NOISE CHORUS

Posted on: 05th January 2015

“Big Noise Chorus brings the house down”

 A packed St Matthias Church Torquay were treated to a wonderful evening…

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THIS IS CRITICAL LAUNCH

Posted on: 05th January 2015

An enjoyable Afternoon Tea was recently held at The Bayview Restaurant for League volunteers to launch the "This is Critical" appeal for the planned new Critical Care Unit.  Joining them were representatives from hospital management and from the CCU.  

We were very pleased to welcome Palm FM…

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